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In the past several years we've had a lot going on - with a number of new products and product upgrades being introduced. Now, it's time for us to take a breath and appraise where we are - and, as you will see below -- we are making some common sense adjustments in our product offerings.
We do want to make clear that we will continue to be active in terms of improving Ultra Tec products. In cutting out some products, we are "clearing the deck" so that we can be more active in new developments.
As pleased as we are with our gem faceting products, there's always something that deserves attention - and we mean to provide that attention.
Did you see the words "cutting out" ? - yes...here's the story:
* We no longer offer the V2 faceting machine. As a practical matter, the V5 has taken over - it has become 'the' Ultra Tec Faceting Machine. The V5's success is a "fait accompli" - it has been the result of the V5's being a significant technical upgrade - and, with a few years under its belt, its having received universal acceptance.
We will of course continue to support the V2 - for repairs and upgrades
* Similarly, and for the same reasons, we no longer offer the Concave machine. The Fantasy Machine, having all the capabilities of the Concave machine - plus much more - has come to dominate these sales.
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Introduced at Tucson this year, Ashton Gems are pleased to make available a new dvd-set entitled 'Secrets to Concave and Fantasy Gemstone Cutting using the ULTRA TEC Fantasy Machine'. 
For Daniel Andersson, cutting gemstones had been a hobby for over 25 years. Then, 3 years ago, Daniel made it his profession. He started SG Lapidary, operating from his home in the countryside just outside Stockholm. He offers lapidary equipment, supplies and faceting rough.
Dr. Reg 
